Mr Alexander Hotouras

Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

What can I say about Mr Alex Hotouras!! He saved my life in May 2022 creating an ileostomy for me due to Crohns complications. In 2024 I decided it was time for a reversal and found Dr Alex in Whipps Cross as the Whittington was where my original surgery was. I would not trust anyone else to do my reversal so he accepted the request to perform my surgery. You will not find a more down to earth, relatable & talented surgeon whos sense of humour also helps patients who are going through a hard time. At all times he kept my partner informed and I am pleased to say that yet again my surgery has been a complete success. Even when off duty he is kept informed by the duty doctors and lets you know how things are progressing. Alex you are one in a million and I hope your hands are blessed for many years to come, as I am sure I will need your expertise in the future again. #epicsurgeon #colorectalsurgery #ileostomy #crohns #colorectalsurgeon #alexanderhotouras

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Great and compassionate care. Professional and friendly, with an emphatic attitude towards my health struggles. He made sure that I understood the plan for the surgery and the risks associated. Took the time to update on the procedure post surgery and also checked back with me to make sure my pain was manageable at home.

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Mr Hotouras operated on my wife performing a laporoscopic sigmoid colectomy after three attacks of diverticulitis, each requiring an emergency admission for treatment with I-V antibiotics The operation was difficult and my wife had been prepared to expect a diversionary ileostomy but Mr Hotouras was able to perform a successful anastomosis without the need for this. The operation has been very successful, her health is steadily improving and she is slowly regaining the 20% of her body weight lost before the operation. We first met Mr Hotouras during the third emergency admission. Jane had been looked after by his consultant colleagues and the junior doctors on the team and had received excellent care, but he was asked to take over her care when the decision was made that an operation to remove the diseased section of colon was necessary. He gave advance notice when he was coming to see her on the surgical assessment ward so that I could be present and as a retired consultant surgeon I greatly appreciated this. He has a kind, sympathetic bedside manner and my wife and I were both impressed and had full confidence in the treatment plan proposed. She was booked to come in for her operation in three weeks time with antibiotic treatment over this period to prevent a further bout of diverticulitis and to reduce the inflammation at the site which would facilitate the operation. The operation took place on Feb. 8th and took 5 hours but was a complete success. After 2 days in ITU she was returned to the surgical ward but it took a further 2 weeks before she was well enough to be discharged home because of chest complications and then she was re-admitted with asthma and a chest infection and was found to have contracted influenza A. After a week’s treatment with steroids and antibiotics she recovered and is making steady progress at home convalescing. Throughout the recovery period in hospital Mr Hotouras and his medical and nursing staff provided excellent post-operative care and I was particularly grateful for the regular briefings on her progress. Without the surgical treatment performed so well by Mr Hotouras we are convinced that recurrent attacks of diverticulitis would have had a fatal outcome and we and the rest of our family will be for ever grateful.

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

Such an amazing Doctor! Very informative and caring. Very reassuring and presented me with a clear plan. Felt very safe under his care! Thank you Dr Alex x

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Written by a NHS patient at Whipps Cross University Hospital

I was operated on by Mr Alex HOTOURAS in February for diverticulitis .During the time I was an inpatient I was treated with the utmost care and attention by Mr HOTOURAS who performed excellent surgery and has cured my problem. I would advise anyone who is undergoing treatment by Mr HOTOURAS to have the utmost faith in him his team and treatment.

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